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Defective propane tanks can cause severe burn and explosion injuries.
Can You File a Claim After a Burn Injury Caused by a Defective Grill or Propane Tank?
Key Takeaway:
You may be able to file a product liability claim if a defective grill or propane tank caused your burn injury.
Grilling is a favorite part of many Texas gatherings, whether you’re spending the day at the beach or hosting a backyard barbecue. While most cookouts end with good food and good memories, defective grills and propane tanks can cause serious burn injuries, explosions, and fires.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an average of over 21,000 patients were treating for grilling-related fires each year between 2020 and 2024.
If a defective grill or propane tank caused your injury, you may have legal options.
Who May Be Liable for a Burn Injury?
Not every grill accident is caused by user error. Sometimes the problem lies with the product itself.
Under Texas product liability law, manufacturers, distributors, or sellers may be held liable if a defective product causes an injury. Product defects generally fall into three categories:
- Design defects, where the product is inherently unsafe
- Manufacturing defects, where something goes wrong during production
- Failure to warn, where adequate safety instructions or warnings are not provided
Unlike ordinary negligence claims, many product liability claims do not require proving that the manufacturer acted carelessly. Instead, the injured person must generally show that the product was defective, that the defect existed when it left the defendant’s control, and that the defect caused the injury.
Evidence That Can Help Support Your Claim
If you believe a defective grill or propane tank caused your injury, try to preserve evidence whenever it is safe to do so. Helpful evidence may include:
- Photographs or video of the scene and your injuries
- Medical records and treatment bills
- The defective grill or propane tank
- Purchase receipts, manuals, or warranty information
Avoid repairing, altering, or throwing away the product, as it may become important evidence in your case.
Burn Injury? Call Shaw.
A backyard cookout should end with great memories—not a trip to the emergency room. If a defective grill or propane tank caused your injuries, you may have the right to pursue compensation for things like:
- Emergency treatment
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- And more
Call Shaw today at 800-862-1260 to schedule your free case evaluation with a San Antonio personal injury attorney to find out.
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